HDMI Hopes to Clear Confusion on Various Versions

Vikingod · Oct 23, 2007, 03:20 PM

Source: DailyTech
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For the common consumer, shopping for the latest in high-definition equipment can be a rather daunting task. Shoppers are constantly faced with tech-specific lingo such as 1080p, 24p, 120Hz, DVI, HDMI and others.

Even those in the know, such as DailyTech readers, may find some of the naming conventions of display standards to be a little convoluted. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the current high-definition connector standard for all new HDTVs, but unlike the analog HD component cable standard, not all HDMI standards are created equal.

The HDMI standard has undergone over a half-dozen revisions since its first release in December 2002, with each new version adding features and functionality. While updates to standards are common practice, some of the new features of each new HDMI version are optional, leaving even savvy consumers confused at what their latest gadget can do.

Oct 23, 2007, 03:20 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	HDMI Hopes to Clear Confusion on Various Versions Source: DailyTech ___________ For the common consumer, shopping for the latest in high-definition equipment can be a rather daunting task. Shoppers are constantly faced with tech-specific lingo such as 1080p, 24p, 120Hz, DVI, HDMI and others. Even those in the know, such as DailyTech readers, may find some of the naming conventions of display standards to be a little convoluted. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the current high-definition connector standard for all new HDTVs, but unlike the analog HD component cable standard, not all HDMI standards are created equal. The HDMI standard has undergone over a half-dozen revisions since its first release in December 2002, with each new version adding features and functionality. While updates to standards are common practice, some of the new features of each new HDMI version are optional, leaving even savvy consumers confused at what their latest gadget can do.